NTSB investigations: Cessna A188B
45 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna A188B, where the first occurrence was “Loss of control - in flight”. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 2 |
| 1987 | 3 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 3 |
| 1992 | 3 |
| 1993 | 3 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1 |
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c.\"mKey\" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2073005')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 250))
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2073005')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 250))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB ATL07CA007Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 188B · Belhaven, NCThe pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions and maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.NTSB DFW05LA229Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Blytheville, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft for undetermined reasons.NTSB DFW05LA171Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Piggott, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall.NTSB FTW01LA204Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Harrisonburg, LAloss of control during approach for an undetermined reason.NTSB MIA00LA202Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Inverness, MSThe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed while reversing course during an aerial application flight resulting in the aircraft stalling, descending, impacting a tree, and crashing to the ground.NTSB CHI00LA094Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Hayti, MOthe failure of maintenance personnel to properly install and connect the aileron control rod. Factors were the inadequate annual inspection by maintenance personnel and the aileron control not possible by the pilot.NTSB ATL99LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Glen Allan, MSThe improper installation of a nut and bolt assembly by a maintenance personnel that resulted in the in-flight loss of control of the left ailiron.NTSB FTW96LA338Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Winnsboro, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and altitude/clearance during the takeoff. A factor was the density altitude.NTSB CHI95LA279Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Canton, KSfailure of the pilot to obtain the proper flying speed or to abort the takeoff, while there was sufficient runway remaining, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB ATL95LA110Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Huntsville, ALThe downdraft weather condition, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the terrain during his maneuver.NTSB ATL95LA108Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Garfield, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain flying speed during a climbout from a swath run which resulted in a stall and the subsequent collision with trees.NTSB NYC95LA084Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Cairo, OHFailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed after initiating a climb, which resulted in a stall/spin.NTSB LAX95LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A-188B · Elmira, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft after an inadvertent encounter with the wake turbulence from a preceding agricultural aircraft while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB MIA94LA203Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Egypt, MSPilot-in-command's inadvertent stall during an agricultural turn resulting in the loss of control and subsequent in flight collision with terrain.NTSB ATL94LA080Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Latta, SCThe pilot's failure to obtain flying speed and the premature lift off which resulted in a stall.NTSB SEA93LA195Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Ringling, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed.NTSB SEA93LA188Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Three Forks, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain flying speed resulting in a stall/mush. The high density altitude and the pilot's failure to completely jettison his load were factors.NTSB FTW93LA196Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Edgard, LAThe pilot's attempt to takeoff under conditions that exceeded the performance capability of the aircraft. A factor was the high density altitude.NTSB FTW93LA006Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Montrose, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and the inadvertent stall. A factor was the pilot's diverted attention in the cockpit.NTSB CHI92DCQ03Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna A188B · Meade, KSThe pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation and his exceeding the aircraft's takeoff capability.NTSB LAX92LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Corcoran, CAThe aircraft's encounter during the takeoff with a crosswind gust beyond the capability of the aircraft.NTSB CHI91DCJ08Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 188B · Belgrade, NEThe pilot's failure to take adequate remedial action. A related factor is the premature liftoff.NTSB CHI91DCJ06Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna A188D · Gothenburg, NEThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's abrupt handling of the airplane.NTSB ATL91LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Sycamore, SCThe pilot's failure to secure the gust lock during prelflight; the string jammed the flight controls and created an uncontrollable condition.NTSB SEA90LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Denton, MTThe premature liftoff during takeoff ground roll by the pilot, resulting in a stall.NTSB ATL89DKJ07Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna A188B · Town Creek, ALThe inadvertent stall at an altitude inadequate to effect a safe recovery.NTSB FTW89DRG07Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna A188B · La Coste, TXThe pilot's failure to attain sufficient airspeed for flight at departure.NTSB LAX88DVG10Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna A188B · Dixon, CAPlt had completed aerial application of a field several miles south. Witnesses heard sounds of acft. One witness observed acft briefly inverted and 'out of control.' Acft impacted open field upright, wings level and nose down. Fire ensued. No evidence found…NTSB FTW88DRD03Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna 188 · Winnsboro, LAThe private pilot was practicing aerial application maneuvers with between 20 to 40 gallons of water in the spray tanks. A witness indicated that 'as the airplane started down for the pass it clearly went into a flat spin in which it made almost 2 full…NTSB MKC87LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Fairfield, NEShortly after takeoff for an aerial application flight, the aircraft began to settle. The left wing struck the ground and the aircraft turned 180 degrees. Temperature was 95 degrees f and density altitude 4000 feet. The pilot stated he 'could have dumped some…NTSB MIA87LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Senatobia, MSThe plt stated that the acft was slow to climb after takeoff. He then dumped the load of chemical in an effort to clear trees. After clearing the trees the acft stalled and crashed into an open field. The plt also stated that there was no engine failure or…NTSB DEN87LA127Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Limon, COThe plt reports that he was using a dirt road for aerial app operations. The acft was loaded with 40 gals fuel and 140 gals chem and the density alt is EST to have been 8100 ft. the plt said the takeoff was made to the e with a quartering tailwind of about 15…NTSB MKC86LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Hugoton, KSThe PIC stated that he was flying low and slow in an attempt to observe an acft that had just crashed in an open fld off the departure end of the rwy at Hugoton. The acft was then observed to roll left and descend and impact the gnd about 1/4 mile beyond…NTSB FTW86FPA23Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna A188B · Malone, TXThe acft crashed before beginning a spraying operation after making a low pass over the field to alert a workman. According to one witness, a young bicyclist, the acft was turning around and began 'flopping' before it disappeared behind a hill. The field…NTSB MKC85LA193Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Meade, KSThe plt reported that when he attempted to climb at the end of a swath run the acft began to mush. The acft was over tall corn and despite the use of full power it would not climb. The acft flew about one mile in the semi-stalled condition and then began to…NTSB MIA85LKG04Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna A188B · Bainbridge, GAThe acft stalled during aerial application operations and collided with the ground. The plt said the wind was gusting to 30 KTS and during a steep downwind turn the loaded acft stalled at 100 ft AGL. The plt recommended less steep turns and not operating in…NTSB ATL85LA247Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Dyersburg, TNDuring the third takeoff the pilot failed to obtain and maintain flying speed and crashed in a field off the departure end of the ag strip.NTSB ANC85LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Dry Creek Mine, AKThe plt reported that while on final apch aprx 100 ft from touchdown, the acft yawed to the left and the left wing dropped. The acft contacted the ground aprx 25 ft left of the rwy and nosed over.NTSB CHI85LA261Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Waskish, MNDuring initial takeoff climb of an aerial application flt the plt could not maintain alt. While he was dumping the chemical load the acft struck trees, impacted the terrain and burst into flames. The plt was not properly certificated to fly under FAR part 137.NTSB ATL84FA268Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Eastover, SCThe acft collided with the ground during a turn-around. The hopper dump valve on the acft was found closed after the accident. The fuel tanks were reportedly full (54 gallon capacity) and 120 gals of benlate, a non-toxic liquid herbicidehad been loaded aboard…NTSB ATL84FLT03Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna A-188B · Crawford, MSThe acft stalled during an aerial application turn-around. Before recovery from the stall, the acft collided with trees, a power line and the ground. No evidence of a preimpact malfunction was found or reported.NTSB ANC83FA095Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna C-188 · Noatak, AKThe acft collided with the runway at the mid-point in a 30 degree nose low attitude during takeoff. According to the pilot the takeoff was started at the north end of the 5000 foot runway and after 500 feet the acft lifted off normally. The pilot then relaxed…NTSB FTW83LA278Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Tucker, ARThis was the first loaded departure from the short, rutted strip which had power lines across each end. During takeoff the plt realized he was going to clear the power line & started to dump the load. However, the fertilizer would not dumpfast enough. The plt…NTSB CHI82DA241Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 188B · Stevens Point, WIThe pilot stated that when he was pulling up from a swath run, he noticed a left spray nozzle was leaking. At the same time, he noticed a person on the porch of a house that he was flying over. As he looked to see if the house and person would be avoided, the…NTSB FTW82DA216Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna A188B · Gould, ARThe pilot stated that there were trees on the east end of the field that he was fertilizing and the wind was from the southwest at 15, gusting 20 KTS. The temperature was about 90 degrees. The pilot reported that when he was turning to go into the field, a…